Associations to the word «Homophobia»

Wiktionary

HOMOPHOBIA, noun. (derogatory) Fear, dislike, or hatred of homosexuals.
HOMOPHOBIA, noun. (obsolete) (individual occurrences) A pathological fear of mankind.

Dictionary definition

HOMOPHOBIA, noun. Prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality.

Wise words

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